1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Caterham | BMW |
| Model | Super 7 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 51 L |
